Charleston County, South Carolina Population 2022
Charleston County, South Carolina's estimated population is 426,958 with a growth rate of 1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Charleston County, South Carolina is the 4th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 350,940 and has seen a growth of 21.66% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 66,985 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 57,480 | -9,505 | -14.19% |
| 1810 | 63,179 | 5,699 | 9.91% |
| 1820 | 80,212 | 17,033 | 26.96% |
| 1830 | 86,338 | 6,126 | 7.64% |
| 1840 | 82,661 | -3,677 | -4.26% |
| 1850 | 72,805 | -9,856 | -11.92% |
| 1860 | 70,100 | -2,705 | -3.72% |
| 1870 | 88,863 | 18,763 | 26.77% |
| 1880 | 102,800 | 13,937 | 15.68% |
| 1890 | 59,903 | -42,897 | -41.73% |
| 1900 | 88,006 | 28,103 | 46.91% |
| 1910 | 88,594 | 588 | 0.67% |
| 1920 | 108,450 | 19,856 | 22.41% |
| 1930 | 101,050 | -7,400 | -6.82% |
| 1940 | 121,105 | 20,055 | 19.85% |
| 1950 | 164,856 | 43,751 | 36.13% |
| 1960 | 216,382 | 51,526 | 31.26% |
| 1970 | 247,650 | 31,268 | 14.45% |
| 1980 | 276,974 | 29,324 | 11.84% |
| 1990 | 295,039 | 18,065 | 6.52% |
| 2010 | 350,940 | 55,901 | 18.95% |
| 2011 | 357,335 | 6,395 | 1.82% |
| 2012 | 364,628 | 7,293 | 2.04% |
| 2013 | 371,703 | 7,075 | 1.94% |
| 2014 | 379,793 | 8,090 | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 389,310 | 9,517 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 396,880 | 7,570 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 402,008 | 5,128 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 406,222 | 4,214 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 411,406 | 5,184 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 416,590 | 5,184 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 421,774 | 5,184 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 426,958 | 5,184 | 1.23% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276,230 | 67.78% |
| Black or African American | 106,732 | 26.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 646 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 6,657 | 1.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 296 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 6,858 | 1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 10,124 | 2.48% |
Charleston County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 163,411 | 2.42 | 62.2 |
| Married | 70,218 | 3.02 | 81.8 |
| Male | 5,630 | 3.32 | 58 |
| Female | 17,964 | 3.83 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 69,599 | 1.38 | 46.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,325 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,710 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 63,194 | 21.67% |
| Some College | 49,296 | 16.91% |
| Associates Degree | 24,968 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83,470 | 28.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 48,605 | 16.67% |
Charleston County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,016 | 4,632 | 3,056 |
| White | 198,624 | 192,619 | 112,487 |
| 2+ Races | 5,401 | 4,980 | 2,411 |
| Hispanic | 11,521 | 8,036 | 2,723 |
| Native American | 390 | 369 | 70 |
| Other Race | 3,742 | 1,872 | 652 |
| Black | 71,671 | 59,972 | 11,597 |
| Islander | 137 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.93%.
$44,644
Average Earnings
$52,063
Average Male
$38,498
Average Female
Charleston County, South Carolina Language by Age
Charleston County, South Carolina Language
92.64% of Charleston County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 7.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.14% of the population.
Charleston County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 626 | 288 | 46.01% |
| Hispanic | 20,431 | 5,623 | 27.52% |
| Black | 103,581 | 23,444 | 22.63% |
| Multiple | 9,407 | 2,020 | 21.47% |
| Islander | 291 | 57 | 19.59% |
| Asian | 6,478 | 854 | 13.18% |
| White | 256,882 | 19,061 | 7.42% |
| Other | 1,904 | NaN% |
12.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.35%
Male Poverty Rate
14.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Charleston County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charleston County, South Carolina is Native, with 46.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charleston County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.85%.
Charleston County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Charleston County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Charleston County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Charleston County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,254 | 8.96% |
| Black | 8,240 | 10.20% |
| Native American | 81 | 15.46% |
| Asian | 166 | 2.98% |
| Other Race | 52 | 1.21% |
| 2+ Races | 763 | 11.77% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 4.23% |
Charleston County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
8.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.76%
Born in Charleston County, South Carolina
94.18%
Native Born
5.82%
Foreign Born
3.31%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.18% of Charleston County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 49.76% having been born in South Carolina. 3.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990